The nurse is caring for a group of patients who are all active duty military. Which patient statement would the nurse identify as increasing the patient's risk for suicide?
1. "I drink alcohol when I need to relax."
2. "My children stress me out sometimes."
3. "I graduated college, but my grades were not great."
4. "I have never been deployed to a war zone."
Answer: 1
Explanation: Active duty military personnel are at increased risk for suicide. However, additional factors may further increase their risk. These include substance use, history of deployment to an active war zone, and not having attended or graduated from college. Those who have children are more likely to have protective measures against suicide, due to the fact that they are responsible for caring for another person's basic needs.
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